Holton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Holton
Holton is a quaint village and parish located in Somerset, England, just 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Wincanton along the A303 road. With a population of 238, it offers a close-knit community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 260 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £286,289 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
- LSOA: South Somerset 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Holton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Holton.
- - Church Paddock Holton Road Holton Wincanton Somerset BA9 8AX
Notification of intent to carry out tree surgey work to Group of Aspen Trees (G1) and No. 1 Salix sepulcralis (T1) within a Conservation Area. G 1 Group of Aspen - Overall reduction of canopy spread b
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - The Rectory Holton Street Holton Wincanton Somerset BA9 8AN
Discharge of Condition No. 6 (Doors/Openings, Windows and Rooflights) of Planning Application 23/02423/HOU.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-05-28
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A brief summary of Holton in Somerset
Holton is a quaint village and parish located in Somerset, England, just 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Wincanton along the A303 road. With a population of 238, it offers a close-knit community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 260 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Holton show an average sale price of £286,289, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Holton a particularly low-crime area.
Holton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: North Cheriton, Holton, South Cheriton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Holton includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Holton
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Holton. The average decision time was 37 days.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Holton were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Higher Holton planning applications
- Lattiford planning applications
- Maperton planning applications
- North Cheriton planning applications
- South Cheriton planning applications
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- Bratton Seymour planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.